Yi Lihua, associated with Trend Research, has expressed optimism about a bull market in 2026, particularly in the first quarter. On December 29th, Yi announced via the X platform that his firm has added 11,520 ETH to its holdings, reinforcing their bullish stance on Ethereum. He highlighted that since the price drop to around $3,000 post the 10/11 event, they have been the largest ETH bulls in the industry, employing a dollar-cost averaging strategy. Yi emphasized that despite market fluctuations, they are confident in the long-term prospects of Ethereum, noting that ETH contract holdings are at record highs, significantly influencing prices. He also pointed out that 2026 is expected to be favorable for the crypto market due to factors like financial blockchain advancements, stablecoins, interest rate cuts, and supportive crypto policies. Yi confirmed that their portfolio is heavily weighted in ETH, with significant positions in WLFI, BTC, BCH, and BNB.